August 28 / 16.35 Musselburgh

16.35

Good

Mediterranean Shipping Company Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Mediterranean Shipping Company Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 524640 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-9 this year, running mostly with credit over 6f/7f but he wasn't so good at Ripon 11 days ago; the striking recommendation is that he won in 2021 and 2023 on his only two appearances at Musselburgh.
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11th

10

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Showtime Mahomes

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In winning form on the AW over the winter; had been off for five months when not disgraced with fifth of ten in 6f Southwell AW handicap 16 days ago; can build on it here.

10/1

5th

10

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Dual C&D winner, the latest off this mark in January; returns from 163 days off minus any headgear, but can go well fresh; possible player.

10/1

OUR TIP

33/1

  • Place: £11.60

Form: 4-4457 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has mixed Flat with chasing over the last year or so; his last win was over 1m1f off 2lb higher at Hamilton in June 2023 and he last ran over a trip this short two years ago; vulnerable.
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8

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:21 Market Rasen

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Very opposable on the balance of his chase form, especially from 7lb out of the weights.

50/1

7

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Multiple Flat winner and twice successful over hurdles but has very shaky record over fences in recent years; pulled up at Cartmel one month ago and now 0-13 in this sphere; 2lb wrong today; too risky.

25/1

9

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Multiple Flat winner and twice successful over hurdles; 0-12 over fences and fell at his final attempt; others appeal more from 2lb out of the weights.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 732261 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Fluffed his lines when a warm favourite over 5f on penultimate start but he lost three shoes during the race and bounced straight back with a 6f win back at Ayr two weeks later; unraced over this far since 2022 but he did win over C&D in that campaign and remains on a competitive mark.
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6th

3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted.

6/1

10/1

Form: 644028 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three wins last May/June and a few minor honours since, including his second at Newcastle (7f, AW) on penultimate start; first turf run for nearly 11 months when eighth behind Braes Of Doune at Ayr (7f, good) last time, beaten only 3l under Mohammed Tabti but others bring more pressing claims.
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1st

5

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Novak

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Gained last five wins on AW but has proved consistent in Scotland since returned to turf; finished 1l second at Ayr (7f) most recently; reasonably solid contender in current form.

7/1

2nd

5

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Novak

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't won on turf for more than three years but he's run plenty of good races this season including when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in May and close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't made an impact in last two runs but this drop back in trip is a positive and he's in the mix.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Novak

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tough, consistent sort; hasn't won on turf for more than three years but plenty of decent placed runs this term, including when second over 1m here in May (good to firm) and when close third over 6f at Hamilton in June (good to soft); yet to win over 1m.

6/1

Form: 662418 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last October and C&D second last month on the second of this season's two visits here; also scored at Ayr on penultimate start but needs to bounce back from a last of eight at Ayr on latest.
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8th

13

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable.

12/1

8th

13

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable.

12/1

5th

8

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Appleby

Free-going sort who hasn't been at his best for his new stable on AW this year; now 10lb lower than for his Ayr win last summer (7f, good), however, and no surprise were the return to turf to have a positive effect.

12/1

Form: 613561 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Having a solid campaign, including wins at Leicester (7f, good) in July and with authority at Catterick (7f, good to firm; came wide) nine days ago; major player despite 5lb penalty.
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3rd

1

(11)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Vince Le Prince

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Placed several times this term, including in higher grade at Catterick last week; continues on a long losing run but remains 8lb below last winning mark; again in the mix.

8/1

3rd

9

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three C&D wins on his record, including in this race in 2024; near miss over C&D last month and his subsequent Redcar defeat came in a Class 4; big player.

13/2

11th

14

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Vince Le Prince

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Gained all five wins over 7f; went close over that trip in Class 6 event at regular haunt Catterick (good to firm) last month but went up 2lb for that and looks vulnerable over 1m in this stronger race.

16/1

Form: 442312 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
2-28 overall but one win was at Leicester (6f, good to firm) on penultimate start and her other three turf runs this summer were solid placed efforts; it's going back up to 7f (last tried 11 months ago) which seems to ask a major question but she did have a 7f AW win last summer; ridden by 7lb claimer on last three outings but not today; considered.
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7th

2

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Carlton And Co

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Weighted to her best still, despite having run poorly in two starts back; the visor worn for last year's three wins returns today, which is an obvious plus point and could bring about an improved showing.

16/1

9th

6

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Carlton And Co

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on last month's reappearance at Catterick but may have needed that run; won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and is not discounted; has run well on good to soft going.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

4/1

Form: 234231 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
It was a bunched finish when he scored at Ayr (7f, good) 16 days ago from several of today's rivals but he unleashed a good burst from the back and has now been seriously competitive in all four races since dropped back to 7f (the second for Amie Waugh); came with a well-timed run to lead inside the final furlong here yesterday; carries 5lb penalty but in fine form.
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4th

1

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Braes Of Doune

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Mainly campaigned over shorter but does stay this far; 399 days off before this season; never-never fourth of seven at Musselburgh (7f) last night was probably his most positive display since; back on his last winning mark.

5/1

4th

1

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:55 Musselburgh

Braes Of Doune

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Not fired in two runs back from a 399-day absence; has won at this track and he is on a handy mark so not impossible he'll bounce back, for all the trip is on the sharp side.

5/1

Form: -01163 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Can give trouble at the stalls; ex-Irish filly who got off to a flyer for current yard with 7f/1m wins on AW at Newcastle and Southwell in March; four months off before penultimate start and back near her best when close third at Carlisle (7f, good) last Wednesday, which puts her in the mix.
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11

(13)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:03 Carlisle

Medici Pass

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice on the AW (7f/1m) in March after joining this yard; hasn't run quite so well since, although creditable third over 7f here two runs ago (good); softer going not ideal.

16/1

9th

6

(5)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:35 Musselburgh

Medici Pass

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Iain Jardine

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

8/1

10/1

Form: 135756 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
2-11 at this track, never dangerous on his only appearance here this term; sixth in the bunched finish behind Braes Of Doune at Ayr 16 days ago (won there in May on reappearance) and did not get a clear run when it mattered, so he is worth a second look.
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6th

9

(8)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Monhammer

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

Successful four times over C&D, including in last two starts, beating stablemate Keep Me Stable by 1l latest; this 8yo retains plenty of vitality and is still well handicapped on historical data; beaten in this race for last three years (form figures 002) but warrants respect in current form.

9/2

1st

4

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:54 Musselburgh

Monhammer

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Won for the fifth time on turf when holding on by a head from Misemerald in a C&D handicap last week (good); not sure to confirm the placings with the second on 4lb worse terms.

5/2

1st

5

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:55 Musselburgh

Monhammer

9st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Linda Perratt

This C&D brings out the best in him and he had a near miss here last month; neither Ayr run this month has been comparable but he should be in the shake up back here.

6/1

Non-runners

Code Purple, Ahamoment

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £276.40
Straight Forecast £234.18
Tricast £4415.95
Trifecta £4111.80

Selections

Telegraph:

Vince Le Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

Monhammer

The Star:

Carlton And Co

The Times:

Showtime Mahomes

D Express:

Jackhammer

The Guardian:

Vince Le Prince

Daily Mail:

Vince Le Prince

The Sun:

Vince Le Prince

Daily Record:

Carlton And Co

RP RATINGS:

Monhammer

POSTDATA:

Monhammer

Daily Mirror:

Monhammer